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  1. AzDesert

    leopard hatchlings!

    Hi everyone, Its been a while since I have posted.... but i still watch the forum almost daily! So..... I had a question about leopard tort eggs/hatchlings: 1) my girl laid 8 eggs-- 4 on Sept 7th and 4 on Dec 20. (warm climate area) all in incubator at 80% humidity and temps at 88 degrees. 2...
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    Looking for female Russian tort- juvenile- 5-6"

    Hi everyone! I am looking to adopt or buy a female Russian tort. Preferably between5-6" . you can email me at [email protected] Thanks!!!
  3. AzDesert

    Something the Vet said.....

    Hi all! I'm sending this out to all my tort lovers and trust all of your thoughts!!!!! I was at my exotic vet clinic a few days ago for one of my tort babies (nothing major wrong w/ him) and they told me that only about 20% of hatchlings from a clutch survive past the first 3 months of life...
  4. AzDesert

    New baby!

    So excited to have my first Radiated tort! (I have sulcatas and aldabras) This little fella is such a cutie! Already best buds w/ my hubby and me! Thank you ATC for the precious baby~ I will probably contact you a lot at first with questions! Always open for any suggestions, tricks of the...
  5. AzDesert

    The Best Place for Tortoise Lovers...

    I just wanted to take a minute to say how much I love and rely on this forum. I've had tortoises for over 20 years, and just recently found this site. For anyone who is new..... you have found the absolute best place for information, advice, and just great company! For anyone who is a...
  6. AzDesert

    Just Loving these guys so much!

    Just wanted to share a pic of my aldabra kids, Bubbles, Littlefoot, and Sam. About 6-7" right now. So excited to have them as part of my family! If anyone sees this from the metro phoenix area, let me know. I have a few questions about how you maintain their outdoor enclosure in our summer...
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    Aldabra respiratory question

    Hi everyone! I have 2 aldabras (approx. 9-12mos old) from a very very reputable person. I noticed that one of them now has a slightly runny nose (not all the time) and has the occasional 'popping' sound. Hoping this is not as complicated as a respiratory infection..... (had that with my baby...
  8. AzDesert

    Hello from AZ!

    Hi there! Kristi from Arizona here. Super excited to join the forum. I have 5 sulcatas ranging from 20 yrs old to 6 months old, and in less than 3 weeks I will have my first 2 aldabras coming to join me! I am so excited and feel like an expectant mother haha! I've researched the heck out of...
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